How to Format a CD RW in XP
Re-writable CDs (CD-RW) have largely replaced floppy disks in modern computer systems, thanks to their ability to be written on as many as 1,000 times before they no longer function. Use the built-in CD burning capabilities of Windows XP to format a used CD-RW, erase its contents and prepare it to be written on again.
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Instructions
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Insert a CD-RW into your computer's optical drive.
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Click "Start," then click "My Computer."
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Right click on the icon representing your CD drive, and click "Open."
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Click "Erase this CD-RW" on the left side of the screen. Note that Windows XP refers to this task as "Erase," rather than "Format."
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Click "Next" to begin erasing the CD-RW. This process may take several minutes depending on the speed of your optical drive. When the task is complete, the disc will be ready to be written on again.
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